PNG Kapuls: Komolong, Semmy and Warisan included in Moon’s call-up for OFC Nations Cup

The Papua New Guinea national football team has officially announced its squad for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. Set to compete in Group B against Samoa, Fiji, and Tahiti, the team is preparing for a challenging tournament held in Suva, Fiji – the knockout stage, if the Kapuls advance, will be played at Freshwater StadiumContinue reading “PNG Kapuls: Komolong, Semmy and Warisan included in Moon’s call-up for OFC Nations Cup”

Tommy Semmy puts on a show as he scores a brace in Altona Magic’s win in Australia

In an electrifying match against Melbourne Knights, Papua New Guinea international Tommy Semmy showcased his exceptional talent and led his team, Altona Magic, to a thrilling 3-2 victory in the NPL Victoria. The 28-year-old striker delivered a superb performance, scoring a brace that not only secured the win but also propelled his team to theContinue reading “Tommy Semmy puts on a show as he scores a brace in Altona Magic’s win in Australia”

Papua New Guinea’s Tommy Semmy continues his great form in Australia

Tommy Semmy, Papua New Guinea international striker, continues to impress with his performances for Altona Magic in the Australian National Premier League. In their latest match on 14th April, 2023, Semmy scored his third goal of the season, which was also his third goal in a row. In the previous matches, Semmy had scored histContinue reading “Papua New Guinea’s Tommy Semmy continues his great form in Australia”

Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia

Tommy Semmy, Papua New Guinea international winger, has started his season in Australia’s National Premier League with a bang. The 28-year-old scored his first goal of the season for Altona Magic in their match against Dandenong Thunder after seven matches played. The goal came in the first half of the match and was instrumental inContinue reading “Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia”

Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea clashed at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, Qatar, for a place in the final of the World Cup qualifiers. In an eventful match, the Solomons secured the victory and advanced to meet New Zealand or Tahiti in the final. The first opportunity of the game came from Ati Kepo‘sContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final”

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands vie for a place in the WCQ final

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have a recent history of meeting in tournament semifinals. In 2016, the teams met in the semifinals of the OFC Nations Cup. Papua New Guinea won 2-1 and advanced to the final of the tournament. The following year, they faced each other in Port Moresby worth a place inContinue reading “Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands vie for a place in the WCQ final”

Papua New Guinea defeats Fiji and qualifies for WCQ semifinals

Fiji and Papua New Guinea met at Grand Hamad Stadium to duel for a place in the semifinals of the World Cup Qualifiers. The Kapuls needed only a draw, while the Bula Boys needed to win to advance. In the eighth minute a good play by Roy Krishna and Ashnil Raju left Sairusi Nalaubu inContinue reading “Papua New Guinea defeats Fiji and qualifies for WCQ semifinals”

Tommy Semmy scores for the first time for the Altona Magic

Tommy Semmy continues proving to be one of Papua New Guinea’s most successful football players. Three games after his debut against Hume City the striker scored for the first time in the NPL in a 2-0 win against Dandenong Thunder, after a beautiful run past defenders and finishing perfectly. Tommy Semmy joined the Papua NewContinue reading “Tommy Semmy scores for the first time for the Altona Magic”

PNG Kapuls star to arrive at last moment in Qatar

Tommy Semmy is undeniably one of the best Papuan players of the recent years. He recently transferred to the Altona Magic of the Australian NPL after a successful four-year stint playing for the traditional New Zealand club Hamilton Wanderers. However, Tommy Semmy is expected to arrive in Qatar for the World Cup qualifiers only onContinue reading “PNG Kapuls star to arrive at last moment in Qatar”

Papua New Guinea hopes to repeat 2016 heroic campaign

Papua New Guinea’s national team traveled to Qatar today to compete in the World Cup qualifiers. 21 players plus the staff members departed from Port Moresby. Brazilian Marcos Gusmão will be the Kapuls coach. The last time the Papua New Guinea national team played an official match was at the Pacific Games 2019, where theyContinue reading “Papua New Guinea hopes to repeat 2016 heroic campaign”